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From: Fountain Hills AZ
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I'm sure this question has been addressed in the past, however what's the real top end of a basic 2015 C7 automatic? My Goggle research has radical opinions between 175 and 193.
Melting Slicks
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The problem is, where are you going to find a long enough straight where you won't risk killing yourself or someone else in order to get to an ultimate top speed? Bonneville Salt Flats in a dry year would be my best guess. Lacking that, you're probably looking at a calculation based on power, gearing, and drag. I'm sure that Chevy knows quite accurately, whether by calculation or actual test.
There have been other discussions here that suggest speeds as high as 194.
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From: Bonneville Salt Flats
I'm trying to find where I believe that I saw 186 listed in something semi-official but haven't yet. It also listed 0-60 times, as well... both for the base car.
Btw, B'ville is hardly ideal for normally aspirated top-end runs because of the elevation of 4200 feet. I've played there for 30 years, driven 4 cars, but never a nonblown for that reason.
Btw, B'ville is hardly ideal for normally aspirated top-end runs because of the elevation of 4200 feet. I've played there for 30 years, driven 4 cars, but never a nonblown for that reason.
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